Arab Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Arab Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.586 N,5 11.828 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.959767
  • Longitude: -5.197133
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARAB
Type sailing vessel
Flag IE
Tonnage 84
Tonnage Type net
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1888
Original Detection Year 1969
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 22.12.69 22.12.69 REPD TO BE THE SAILING SHIP 'ARAB' CARRYING CARGO OF SLATES. (R DAVIS, SUB-AQUA DIVER). NCA. POSN 495733N, 051146W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1862. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR POOLE. STRUCK ROCKS IN THICK FOG. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ARAB wreck located?

The ARAB wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.586 N,5 11.828 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARAB?

The seabed around the ARAB lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the ARAB sink?

The ARAB sank on Sep 28, 1888.

When was the wreck of the ARAB discovered?

The wreck of the ARAB was discovered in 1969.

What country did the ARAB belong to?

The ARAB belonged to IE.

What cargo was the ARAB carrying?

The ARAB was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the ARAB?

The ARAB had a tonnage of 84 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARAB?

The ARAB is classified as a sailing vessel.

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